Looking for Qualifications, Not Just Cheap Help

The New York Times ran an interesting editorial this morning about No Child Left Behind.

I just want to point out one paragraph, which isn't specific to NCLB, but rather points out a fact of life today that affects all of us ... and that bears repeating as we try to find ways to move forward with producing schools that will prepare American students for college, for work and for life.

Corporate leaders have complained for years about job applicants who don't read, write or think well enough. Faced with poorly educated workers at home — especially in science — American companies are increasingly looking abroad, not just for lower-paid workers, but for workers with the training and skills to compete in a globalized economy.

I added the emphasis. We are still looking for presidential candidates to provide the leadership.